In a country where meaningful entertainment is often scarce and freedom of expression systematically thwarted, these festivals have become alternative platforms for self expression. The performing arts events arejust a few examples of growing community of voices confronting Zimbabwe’s socio-political establishment. They have attracted thousands of audiences from all walks of life nurturing various forms of subcultures through their platforms. Where political rhetoric and elections have failed to redress the country’s problems and the media has been systematically incapacitated, the arts might be the last frontline in the battle for free expression.

The hip hop industry is definitely growing, but aspects and fundamentals of the culture are being substituted by the not-so-favorable aspects of the movement. We need more positive music to reach our kids, we need to offer knowledge a chance when we pen these rhymes, we need to realize that future generations will look back and will be faced with the daunting task of figuring out if our generation was responsible for progression or regression... These are not just words that we offer out to the universe...they are our prayers and our beliefs...There is more to life than radio spins and tour dates.